15 minutes with...CLA President Gavin Lane

Welcome to the first episode of "15 Minutes With..." from the Country Land and Business Association. Host Jonathan Roberts speaks with CLA President Gavin Lane about the critical issues facing British farming and rural business today.

In this episode, Gavin discusses:
• The current crisis in arable farming and plummeting commodity prices
• Why inheritance tax changes are casting a shadow over the sector
• The confidence crisis in agricultural policy and the Sustainable Farming Incentive
• Food resilience and security in an uncertain world
• Government delivery failures on rural policy
• Practical advice for farmers preparing for inheritance tax changes

Gavin Lane manages two arable farms in Norfolk and brings firsthand experience of the challenges rural businesses face. This candid conversation offers essential insights for farmers, landowners, and rural leaders navigating today's complex policy landscape.

Episode Length: 15 minutes

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:17 Gavin's Farming Business
• 1:00 Current Challenges in Farming
• 2:20 Policy Priorities: Inheritance Tax & SFI
• 3:10 Confidence in Agricultural Policy
• 6:11 Food Security & Resilience
• 9:21 Government Chaos & Rural Policy
• 11:53 Disappointment with Current Government
• 13:33 Preparing for Inheritance Tax Changes
• 14:58 Closing